Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39501, James Evans, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Evans, James
S. 39501
CONTENTS

19.898 Virginia
James Evans
Amherst Co. in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Stribbling of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Hawes in the Virginia line, for the term of eighteen months from 1779 to 1781
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th day of February 1828 ,
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd of March 1828 — and sent to Hon: W. L. Rives. House of Representatives.
Arrears to 4th of March 1828 $ 8. 45 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1828  48.
$ 56 45
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March, 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Sep 28.

land at the Act 1838 from March 1839 Dec 1839
The Treasury of the 6 th April 4 Sept 1838 to Agts notified 9
Date of death not in

Date of death not on B
The Treasury of the to April 14 Sept 1838 to age notified 9.
Date the Acts 1838 from March 1839. Dec 1839

Copy James Evans Declara tion

Amherst County to wit: On this 21 st day of January 1828, personally appeared in open court, it being a court of record for the county aforesaid, James Evans resident in said County, aged seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the first of May 1820 That he the said James Evans enlisted for the term of eighteen months on the day of in the year 1779 or 1780 in the state of Virginia, in the company commanded by Captain Shipling, in the regiment commanded by Samuel Haws in the line of The State of Virginia on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said corps until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged from the service in Salisbury in North Carolina, That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present, That his name is not on the roll of any State except Virginia, and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension because having placed his certificate of discharge in the hands of a friend for the purpose of making application for a pension and that certificate having been lost he knew not how to supply such loss; for he had been told that he could not by any possibility obtain a pension without producing his certificate of discharge or proving its actual existence at one time by three witnesses; not being able to prove such certificate by three witnesses as he had

been informed was necessary he made no application for a pension, believing that any application without such proof would be unavailing; and it was not until lately that he was informed that he had been heretofore erroneously advised, and that such loss might be supplied by testimony. He would long ago have applied for a pension, had he been able to have procured satisfactory evidence of revolutionary services because he has stood in need, and now stands in need of the liberality of his country to enable him to spend the remnant of his days in comfort, and procure those necessaries which his advanced age and infirmities require. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820, I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts due to me nor have I any income, or any property whatever except my wearing apparel. That since the 18 th of March 1818, no changes have been made in my property, for I possessed none at that time, nor have I possessed any since, except my wearing apparel. The said James Evans also declares that he is a day labourer, that he has no family residing with him, his wife being dead, and his two daughters (his only children)

having married and removed to another State from whom he de- -rives no assistance in his old age they being poor, that in conse- -quence of his age and infirmity he is unable to support himself comfortably by his labor, and that he is in a great measure - dependant for a support upon the humanity & kindness of his friends
Sworn & subscribed in open court.
James Evans.
I Arthur B. Davies Clerk of Amherst County do hereby certi- -fy that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said James Evans did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of under one engagement on the continental - establishment. I also certify that the foregoing oath copied from the records of the said court, that the said James Evans owns no property except his wearing apparel
A B Davies CAC
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereto affix- ed. Given under my hand this 4 th day of February 1828 and in the 52 nd year of the Commonwealth
Arthur B Davies Ck

October 1, 1937
James Evans S. 39501 BA-J/AWT aw
Mrs. William Montgomery Sweeny 120 Franklin Street, Astoria, Long Island New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Evans of Amherst County, Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 39501, based upon the military service of James Evans during the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of James Evans were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
James Evans enlisted in the State of Virginia, in 1779 or 1780 and served as a private in Captain Stribling's company and in Colonel Samuel Hawes' Virginia regiment, and continued in the service until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 21, 1828, at which time he was aged seventy years and living in Amherst County, Virginia.
He stated in 1828 that his wife was dead, and his only children, two married daughters, were living in another state. He did not give the names of wife and children, and there are no further data in this claim relative to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of order

pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
James Evans Certificate # 19898 Issued March 22, 1828 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced February 4, 1828 Acts of March 18, 1818 and May 1, 1820 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

In reply to your letter of for a statement of the military service of a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find the following information in regard to the late James Evans, of Virginia. September 1, 1933
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James Evans-S.39501 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Robert H. Henderson 181 Greenwood Avenue East Orange, New Jersey
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Evans, a Revolutionary War pensioner, of Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 39501, based upon the Revolutionary War service of James Evans.
The date and place of his birth are not shown, nor are the names of his parents stated.
James Evans enlisted in the state of Virginia, in 1779 or 1780 and served as a private in Captain Stribling's company and in Colonel Samuel Hawes' Virginia regiment, served to the close of the war.
James Evans was allowed pension on his application executed January 21, 1828, then aged seventy years and living in Amherst County, Virginia.
He stated in 1828 that his wife was dead and his only children, two married daughters, were living in another state; he gave no names, and there are no further data in this claim relative to his family.
In order to secure the date of last payment of pension, the name and address to whom sent, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, James Evans, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General

Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data-
James Evans Certificate No. 19898 Issued March 22, 1828 Rate $8.00 per month To commence February 4, 1828 Act of March 18, 1818 - may 1-1820 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

to your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of James Evans , soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
S. File 39,501
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1779 or 1780 until to Col Stribling Samuel Harves Va.   end of War                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Jany. 21. 1828. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Amherst Co., Va.
Age at date of application, 70
Remarks: He stated that his wife was dead, and his only children were his daughters (whose names he did not give ) had married and removed to another state.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
MAY 7 1921 19 —
Chief of Rev. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. S. P. Skinner M.O. draft No. 880,688 for $ 1 00 / 100 requesting copy post office addresses as per letter herewith.
M.O. returned Finance Div May 9 1921
Very respectfully,
Conrad Bell Chief of Division.

May 9, 1921.
Mrs. B. P. Skinner, 1600 N. Kansas St. El Paso, Texas.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 3 rd instant, you are furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner of Va. James Evans, S. File 39501, for which no fee is charged.
Herewith is returned the money order for $1 which was in your above noted letter.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

1600 N. Kansas St El Paso Texas May 3 rd 1921
In re. to certificate of service of James Evans in the Revolutionary war under Gen l Daniel Morgan.
Chief of Record and Pension Office War Department Washington, D. C. -
Dear Sir -
I desire a certificate of service in Rev- olutionary war of above named James Evans. I do not know what cert may attach but enclose a P.O. order for M.T.R. $1 per
Whether Gen l Morgan had attained the rank of Gen l at the time Evans was under him I do not know.
Doubtless the records will also show from what place in Virginia Evans enlisted.
Thanking you in advance yours truly
Mrs S. P. Skinner 1600 N. Kansas St - El Paso Texas -

126 Franklin Street, Astoria, Long Island, N.Y., September 17, 1937.
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Executive Assistant to the Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
Thank you very much for your favor of July UK 16, 1937.
16, 1937.
I will appreciate your kindness when it will be possible to send me the record of the request for the Revolutionary service of James Evans, who applied for a pension from Amherst County, Virginia, February 4, 1828.
You and your assistants have been very patient and kind in helping me gather material for my "Amherst County Soldiers in the Revolutionary War" which I hope to have ready for the publishers in the near future.
As some of my dates and names of officers differ from published data it is necessary to check these abstracts I have made at the Pension Office of the Revolutionary Soldier's Declaration in order to give to the public a correct record of the service of the soldiers from Amherst County in the Revolutionary War.
Will you please send me the Revolutionary Record of Richard Tankersley who served in the Amherst County Militia in the year 1780.
Ya
Yours sincerely,
Lenore Higginbotham Sweeney (Mrs. William Montgomery Sweeney)

181 Greenwood Avenue East Orange, N. J.
August 22, 1933.
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I am trying to complete my application to the D.A.R., and I am writing to you in the hope that you can give me some help.
Will you please send me the information that is given on the pension papers of James Evans , a Revolutionary soldier whose name is given in the Sec'y of War's list, 1835. "James Evans - private - Annual Allowance, $96.00 - Sum received, $584.17 - Virginia line - Placed on roll, March 22, 1828 - Commencement of pension, February 4, 1828 - Age 76.
I shall be very grateful for this information, and I hope you can also tell me from your records as to the time and place of the death of James Evans, and in what year of his age it occurred.
Again thanking you , I am very sincerely
E. M. Henderson -
(Mrs. Robert H. Henderson)

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RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. Mue. D. 7/12/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier James Evans Service Va.
Additional Service. Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records. _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No Inv. any service from 39 000 except Inv. 7. 39, 601 (Va) No. Writ. any service in Ref. as above except Ref. 3,383 (Va.)

752 west white oak ave Monrovia Calif Dec. 3 rd 1910.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:-
Will you kindly tell me if the records of your office show that James Evans, from Virginia, was a pensioner? He was my Great Grandfather & served in the Revolutionary war and I am trying to establish his record.
Sincerely yours—
Clara M. Evans.
Box 862,

39 501 Rev INVALID.
File No. 89 501
James Evans Rev. Rev. Mr.
Act: 18 th March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 164
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1910 Dec 12. Hist. to Mrs. Clara M. Engne. & 1921 May 9. Hist. to Mrs. P. Skibner and giving order for $1. returned by 1933 Sept 1. Hist. to Mrs. Robt. H. ... and

recd 14 Feb. 1828
W. Riv.
FREE
James L. Edwards Esq.
Pension office Department of War
per Mr. [unclear]

recd 16 Feb. 1828
Mr. Rice
FREE
James A. Edwards Esq. Dr. Rice
Pension Office
Department of War

Dear Sir,
I enclose you herewith a Declaration of James Evans for a pension. I shall be glad to hear from you on the subject of it, as soon as practicable. Evans' name, I understand, will be found on the army rolls in the Department. —
I am very respect- fully yours.
Obt. evn.
House of Representatives Feb. 28. —
W. G. Rivers.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 19 th 1839,
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Evans _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and _____ Cents per month annum, under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 4 th March, 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parsons Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Amherst County State of Virginia, Sept 24 - 1827
at the request of James Evans, who wishes to obtain a pension as a soldier in the Revolution War, & as to my knowledge, of his being in Army, some time in March 1781 a few days after the Battle at Guilford Courthouse in Carolina, on the retreat of the enemy I was then capt d in the Army, and was ordered in front with my company of Riflemen to attack the Enemy at Deep River, as I marched through our Army which had opened for me to pass I had to stop at our Ammunition Wagons to get some powder and a few flints that my company was lacking at that time, the said James Evans came to me & shook hands being well acquainted as both lived in the same County When at home, he was Egypt as a soldier, but I have  not know ledge of the company or Regiment he belonged, as only halted a few minutes
James Dillard formerly a capt in the 10 th Regiment army of United States
Amherst County Sept Superior Court 1827 Sworn to in Court according to law Isaac A B Davies